Born and raised in Bay Area, California.
Moved to North-East Nevada throughout my 20's.
Traveled most western-central states.
Returned to Bay during my 30's-40's.

Now, oddly....back to North-East Nevada....and chances are very likely I'll move back to Cali again.
I'm NOT a cold climate gal.

Tonih~ don't be so sure that you have it the worst. I'm presently in a hick town, population maayyybee 1K, if lucky. Sidewalks roll up at 6, (except for the casinos, and cat houses, of course...but NOT interested...lol).
Shangrala